Indonesia Update - GFT Group

Construction of New Plant in Indonesia!

We are thrilled to announce that since 2023, GFT has commenced planning for the construction of a new production base in Indonesia . This significant initiative aims to meet the company’s growing business demands and further strengthen our competitive position in the international market.

The new plant will occupy a vast area of exactly 198,420 square meters, located in East Java. This expansive land will become a crucial production base for us in Indonesia, providing ample space and potential for our business development. By 2025, we will need to recruit 3,000 workers; the following year will require a total of 4,500 workers, and by 2029, we anticipate the need to employ up to 8,500 workers. Currently, we have already begun the recruitment process for local talent to join GFT and embark on this new chapter together. Our plans involve constructing a modern factory on this land, equipped with state-of-the-art production equipment and technology. This will enable us to enhance production efficiency and deliver high-quality products to our customers. The strategic location of the new plant offers excellent advantages, with a transportation time of approximately 2 hours from the port. This will allow us to operate logistics more flexibly and conveniently provide product supply services to our customers. We are proud to announce the continued support of existing key customers, some of whom have already committed to placing orders at our new plant.

According to our plans, construction of the new plant will begin in January 2024, with trial production expected to commence in early 2025. During this time, we will conduct trial runs and make thorough preparations to ensure smooth operations in our new facility.

In 2023, after multiple on-site inspections, we secured the purchase of the land. By the first quarter land filling work will be completed. The construction of each factory will be carried out consecutively.

In terms of factory planning, apart from establishing the necessary production facilities for each production process, we also place great importance on the working environment and welfare of our employees. To ensure employees have sufficient rest during their work breaks the new factory will have be equipped with ample rest areas and recreational facilities, including dormitories and recreation rooms. Additionally, to respect and accommodate the traditional cultures and religions of Indonesia, prayer rooms will be set up in the new factory, providing employees with a pleasant space for prayer and the ability to participate in traditional religious activities. This prayer room will become a part of our company culture, demonstrating our respect and value for multiculturalism.

We will be introducing mature robotic arms and automation technology already in use at our Vietnam factories into our new plant in Indonesia. The implementation of this technology will greatly enhance our efficiency and productivity. Robotic arms are capable of performing various repetitive tasks, thereby saving on manpower resources and increasing production speed. Automation technology can also improve the accuracy and consistency of the production process, reducing the risk of human error. We believe that the integration of this technology will enable our new factory in Indonesia to maintain competitiveness in the market and provide higher-quality products to our customers.